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Sloe Gin Recipe

A delightful and aromatic drink made from foraged sloes and gin, perfect for warm evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 days
Total Time 14 days 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: British
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 500 g fresh sloes
  • 250 g granulated sugar
  • 750 ml gin

Equipment

  • Glass jar with lid (1-liter capacity)
  • Strainer or cheesecloth
  • Measuring cup
  • Funnel
  • Dark glass bottles for storage

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Wash the sloes thoroughly and prick each with a fork.
  3. In a glass jar, layer the sloes and granulated sugar.
  4. Pour the gin over the sloes and sugar, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  5. Seal the jar tightly and shake to dissolve the sugar.
  6. Store the jar in a cool, dark place for about two weeks, shaking gently every few days.
  7. After two weeks, strain the mixture into a clean container.
  8. Using a funnel, pour the strained sloe gin into dark glass bottles and seal.

Notes

Enjoy your homemade sloe gin neat, mixed with tonic, or in cocktails.